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Scotch Bonnet · 01-28-2003, 04:55 PM

Mostly Sea Herring(aka sardines) and Blueback Herring. I have a friend who captains a commercial boat out of Pt. Judith who fishes exclusively for Herring. Block Island is loaded with Herring now and as the water gets warmer they fish out of Gloucster. He says its rediculous how much Herring is out there in the winter. It either goes to Russia or its used for lobster bait. On a clear day you can see the draggers working the Island. That is one tough job, but I can tell you most of those guys love fishing just like we love fishing.

01-28-2003, 04:55 PM	#3
Scotch Bonnet USA iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Charlestown R.I. Posts: 1,032	Mostly Sea Herring(aka sardines) and Blueback Herring. I have a friend who captains a commercial boat out of Pt. Judith who fishes exclusively for Herring. Block Island is loaded with Herring now and as the water gets warmer they fish out of Gloucster. He says its rediculous how much Herring is out there in the winter. It either goes to Russia or its used for lobster bait. On a clear day you can see the draggers working the Island. That is one tough job, but I can tell you most of those guys love fishing just like we love fishing. Last edited by Scotch Bonnet; 01-28-2003 at 10:35 PM..